Education:
High School in english, physics, modern studies, accountancy Years of Experience:
12 years

Authorized to work in: European Union, UK (in particular)Present Location:United States, aberdeenRelocation:United States, United States

Expertise

Category

Subcategory

Ability

Experience

Other

Catering

Expert

22 years

CV/Resume Details

1. Summary (Cover Letter) - CV/Resume Part 1 [Mandatory]

I am looking for work in the offshore catering sector. I have over 12 years on-shore catering experience and I am very experienced in contract catering environments and catering for large volumes.

2. Work Experience - CV/Resume Part 2 [Mandatory]

EMPLOYMENT

July 2006 – present
Sous Chef, Musa Art Café, Aberdeen.

Moved from Norwood Hall to take on the opportunity to be part of the opening team at this exciting new venture in Aberdeen city center.
Responsible for budget and stock control, menu planning as well as cooking within this busy restaurant and taking overall control of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.

November 2005 – July 2006
Sous Chef Norwood Hall Hotel, Aberdeen

Moved to Norwood Hall to work after my head chef at the Palm Court moved on. Started off as a temporary assignment but then was kept on a full-time contract. Main responsibilities included the ordering and preparing of food for delegate lunches and functions for up to 250 covers. I also had to cover shifts within their award winning restaurant.

June 2005 – November 2005
Sous Chef, Palm Court Hotel, Aberdeen

Took responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the head chef. Worked alongside the head chef in the development of the menu, stock control and kitchen management.
October 2003 – June 2005
Chef De Partie, A.E.C.C. Aberdeen

Gained a wealth of experience working here learning how to deal with large amounts of covers whilst still being able to maintain a very high standard of food.
Main duties were to work within teams of chefs to prepare food to the correct spec and on time.
Left here to work with the new head chef at the Palm Court.

December 2001 – April 2003

Had a serious accident that required surgery on my left hand and that required time off work to regain the proper functions of my hand.

August 1996 – December 2001
Commis Chef progressing through to Head Chef
Prince of Wales, Esher, Surrey

Trained as a chef in this busy bar and restaurant and progressed through the kitchen well until I was Head Chef. Faced many challenges within this busy and demanding kitchen. It was here that I gained my formal catering qualifications.
Made several appearances on Radio 4’s food programme as well as winning the regional heat for London and the South East for Scottish and Newcastle Chef of the Year competition in 1999.
I briefly went to Manchester and Leicester with the same company before an accident cut short my development within this company.

3. Education & Training - CV/Resume Part 3 [Mandatory]

Hold 6 standard grades from Lossiemouth High School

Hold 4 highers from Aberdeen College
Accounting A Modern Studies A English A Physics C

Hold City and Guilds 706/1 and 2 from Brooklands College, Weybridge, Surrey

Intermediate Food Hygiene Course June 2006 QUALIFICATIONS

4. Computer Skills - CV/Resume Part 4 [Mandatory]

Have a recreational interest in computing. I therefore understand most readily available programs such as EXCEL, WORD, WORKS etc.

5. Other Skills - CV/Resume Part 5 [Optional]

I am a great motivator and problem solver. Can understand basic spoken Spanish and studied French to Standard Grade level.

6. Additional Information - CV/Resume Part 6 [Optional]

I would consider myself to be a good all round chef with a wealth of experience, from fine dining through to high volume operations. I am a great team player who strongly believes in strong motivation for his team. I am a good listener and get on well with people and feel that I would be a great addition to any catering team.

Before settling into catering I traveled and worked within seasonal jobs and done some studying. I have traveled extensively in North America, Continental Europe and North Africa.

I am a keen follower of football and participate in winter mountaineering and summer walking.

I am willing to pay for any additional certification that is required to work offshore.